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Rokita: Tolerance Works Both Ways

DANVILLE, IN — Today, Congressman Todd Rokita released this statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The court decided that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission’s hostile action to rule against Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, and his sincerely held religious beliefs …

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Elevate Brownsburg announces grand opening for June 7th

BROWNSBURG, IN – Just over one year ago, Envoy and town officials broke ground on Elevate Brownsburg, kicking off the redevelopment of Arbuckle Park in downtown Brownsburg. Today, Elevate Brownsburg announced its official grand opening this week on June 7, 2018. In celebration, the community is invited to an all-day …

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Danville schools to launch new preschool program

The Danville Community School Corporation is now enrolling students for its new Little Warrior Learning Center (LWLC) preschool program for the 2018-19 school year. Housed inside Danville’s North Elementary School, the mission of LWLC is to provide educational and play-based opportunities that enable children to develop new skills while building …

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IMPD Detectives Make Arrest in Recent Homicide

INDIANAPOLIS – Friday, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives arrested 18-year-old Anthony Steele on the preliminary charge of murder for his alleged involvement in the death of 18-year-old, Elijah Lacey.  Steele was taken into custody by the US Marshall’s Task Force and the IMPD Violent Crimes Unit. On Monday, …

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IMPD Sergeant arrested on Official Misconduct charge

INDIANAPOLIS – A 31-year veteran with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) was arrested on Thursday, on allegations of official misconduct. In October 2016, detectives with the IMPD Special Investigations Unit began to look into allegations of official misconduct involving 55-year-old Charles Butler after another IMPD officer brought suspicious activity …

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